Warehouse Operative

Personnel Placements, Company; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Placements is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse and yard team in Salisbury. The role involves picking and packing orders, preparing goods for dispatch and basic stock control.

You will also handle deliveries, support with loading and unloading, keep a tidy and safe environment, and work well with a small team. A full UK driving licence is required, forklift experience is a plus and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking approach.
• Attention to detail when picking orders and stock handling.
• Ability to work well in a small, busy team.
• Good physical fitness for regular lifting and carrying.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Forklift experience would be advantageous but training can be provided.
• Basic computer skills would be beneficial, with training given.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Preparing dispatch paperwork and ensuring orders are ready for delivery or collection.
• Checking incoming deliveries and putting stock away.
• Assisting with stock control and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Loading, unloading and moving goods around the warehouse and yard.
• Keeping the warehouse and yard tidy, organised and safe.
• Carrying out general warehouse and yard duties as required.
• Supporting colleagues across the team to ensure work is completed efficiently.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Forklift experience

Computer skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse and yard team.

This is a hands‑on Warehouse Operative role involving picking and packing orders, preparing goods for dispatch, stock control and accepting deliveries. You will also be involved in general warehouse and yard duties, helping to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the operation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Preparing dispatch paperwork and ensuring orders are ready for delivery or collection.
• Checking incoming deliveries and putting stock away.
• Assisting with stock control and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Loading, unloading and moving goods around the warehouse and yard.
• Keeping the warehouse and yard tidy, organised and safe.
• Carrying out general warehouse and yard duties as required.
• Supporting colleagues across the team to ensure work is completed efficiently.

What we are looking for:

• A reliable, conscientious and hardworking approach.
• Good attention to detail when picking orders and handling stock.
• The ability to work well as part of a small, busy team.
• A good level of physical fitness, as the role involves regular heavy lifting and carrying.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Forklift operating experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as training can be provided.
• Basic computer skills would be beneficial, although training will be given.

The ideal candidate will be practical, dependable and happy working in a hands‑on warehouse environment. You will take pride in your work, be comfortable with physical tasks and be willing to help wherever needed.